By Stan Gudmundson Peterson, MN A recent study concluded that almost half of U.S. voters don’t vote on the issues or principles. Out of party loyalty, they vote for the party’s candidate/s or many say they vote for the individual running for office. Those reasons are more important apparently, than what candidates stand for, believe in, and vote for. It’s no wonder that so … [Read more...]
Letter about a perspective for compassion…
To the Editor, Just imagine if HORRIFIC EVIL took place by a militant group from the United States of America and 1,200 people were massacred. Imagine if the leader of the affected nation decided to wipe them out and attacked the USA. Imagine that in two months time, the populations of citizens in the following towns in Minnesota were killed and there was nothing left but … [Read more...]
Fighting to Stay Where Our Kids Are Wanted for Who They Are, Not the Money They Represent
By Tessia Wangsness Decorah, IA I’m writing as a follow up to the Decorah Community School District (DCSD) Board meeting Monday, December 11, 2023. One of the board agenda items was the “Review of the Mabel-Canton agreement.” A significant number of people were in attendance, including past and current Iowa residents who attend Mabel-Canton schools and their families, M-C … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotions: Giving Grace
By Pastor Stuart Weist First Baptist Church of Preston The Christmas season is upon us, and we know what that means. It’s that time of year to purchase gifts for family and friends, attend holiday concerts, put up lights, and hang ornaments on the tree. Hopefully all these holiday activities fill your home and heart with joy. Hopefully the lights remind you as a believer … [Read more...]
EPA Ruling Is a Wake-up Call to All of Us
By Daniel Wilson Rushford, MN Similar to what the EDA did in Flint, Mich., the EPA has determined that local Minnesota agencies have not been doing enough to protect south-eastern Minnesota residents from harmful elevated nitrate levels in their drinking water. In response to this, most elected officials seem more interested in grandstanding against imagined enemies than … [Read more...]
Pastor Devotion: It’s A Miracle!
By Rev. Debra Jene Collum Chatfield United Methodist You know how sometimes familiar Bible stories take on new meaning? That just happened to me with the story of the feeding of the 5,000-plus. A quick re-telling from John chapter 6. Jesus has gathered a crowd of people around him. They follow him wherever he goes, apparently. One day Jesus notices that the crowd is “hungry.” … [Read more...]
Journal Writing Project: The Biden Administration’s Struggle in the Middle East: A Growing Crisis Unfolds
By Isaac Vick The Biden administration finds itself entangled in a complex web of diplomacy and crisis management in the Middle East, as it grapples with the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The president and his top diplomat, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, face a daunting challenge in persuading the Israeli government to temporarily halt its offensive against … [Read more...]
Letter about real freedom…
Letter about real freedom... To the Editor, I write as a counterpoint to Jeff Erding’s recent abysmal screed. Washington, Jefferson, Franklin, Madison,and Monroe were all Deists who thought human reason was the best way forward for America. Twice Mr. Erding states that Palestinian demonstrators in America are in support of Hamas. Certainly some demonstrators either support … [Read more...]
Investing in Rural America
By Eunice Biel Harmony, MN On Sunday evening, October 29, I received an email from the White House inviting me to attend remarks by President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden Jr. on November 1 at a family farm in Northfield, Minn. I hesitated for about five seconds before I sent in my RSVP. In his comments, President Biden explained his economic vision to rural … [Read more...]
Reality Check
By Jeff Erding Wykoff, MN Are we a Judeo Christian Nation? America was founded on Judeo/Christian principles. Period. This statement is absolutely true. The fact that the left has managed to eliminate Bible references and prayer in the public school system does nothing to change that reality. The left is all about diversity and inclusion as long as it doesn’t include … [Read more...]